Calgary’s tech ecosystem will begin the year with the return of Tech Talent Tuesdays, a free, bi-weekly series focused on strengthening the city’s technology workforce. The January 20th event, Calgary Workforce Advantage Edition, will outline plans for the year ahead while sharing early insights from private industry roundtables held with local tech employers. The series […]
Helcim Founder Nic Beique to Share Startup Wisdom at House 831
Nic Beique, founder and CEO of local payments company Helcim, will be featured in the next talk in the This Way, That Way interview series on January 20th. Organized by Leif Baradoy and hosted at House 831, This Way, That Way spotlights leaders, entrepreneurs and creatives who have forged unique paths in business and innovation. […]
Google Opens 2026 Startup Accelerator Applications
Google has opened applications for the 2026 cohort of Google for Startups Accelerator: Canada, a program aimed at helping high-potential Seed to Series A tech companies scale with support from Google and Google Cloud. Startups accepted into the cohort receive access to Google and Google Cloud resources, tailored mentorship, and industry expertise to accelerate product […]
Tech, Data & Funding: Empowering Calgary’s Nonprofits to Thrive in the Digital Era
Calgary’s tech and social impact communities are coming together this month to help nonprofits and charities harness the power of data and technology for good. On October 23, Platform Calgary will host Tech, Data & Funding: Hands-On Empowerment for Nonprofits & Charities at its East Annex, offering a day of practical learning, round-table discussions, and […]
OCIF Invests $367K in The Knowledge Society to Power Calgary’s Youth Innovation
The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) is deepening its commitment to youth innovation with up to $367,000 in new funding for The Knowledge Society (TKS), a global accelerator program preparing high school students to tackle real-world challenges in AI, quantum, and other emerging fields. The investment comes as Alberta grapples with a youth unemployment rate […]
Techstars Startup Weekend Returns to Calgary This October
Over fifty-four hours, strangers will become friends—and founders. October 17th through 19th will see Techstars Startup Weekend descend on Calgary for a collaboration-focused hackathon that promotes teamwork and turning ideas into action. “Whether you are a serial entrepreneur or new to the startup scene, you’ll fit right in as long as you are motivated to build a product […]
Nominations Open for 2025 Start Alberta Tech Awards
Alberta’s top innovators are once again set to take the spotlight. Nominations and applications are now open for the 8th annual Start Alberta Tech Awards, recognizing the individuals and organizations shaping the province’s tech and innovation ecosystem. The 2025 Awards will be held on November 13th at the Betty Andrews Recital Hall in Edmonton, celebrating […]
Got Aerospace Innovation? Calgary’s Accelerator Program Wants You
Have a breakthrough idea for the aerospace sector? If you’re ready to launch your solution but need a boost, Calgary’s Aerospace Accelerator Program (AAP) may be the runway you’re looking for. Backed by Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund and Prairies Economic Development Canada, the two-year accelerator is designed to propel early-stage startups with technology-driven solutions. It […]
Platform Calgary Brings Tech and Politics Together Over Coffee
On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Platform Calgary is hosting Coffee With the Candidates, an informal morning meetup from 9:00–11:00am at the Platform Innovation Centre. The event offers Calgarians the opportunity to connect directly with city council candidates ahead of the October 20 municipal election. Attendees can share perspectives on the city’s growing innovation economy and […]
Learn the Basics of Tech Startups with Platform’s Startup 101
If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, have a business idea, or are simply curious to learn more about tech startups, Platform Calgary’s Startup 101 is for you. The goal of Startup 101 is to get participants comfortable with the language of a startup and an entrepreneurial ecosystem. You’ll walk away better able to navigate the resources available to […]